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My gf had the implant inserted on 4/20 we had unprotected sex 4/27 is the implant effective against pregnancy?

Answer:

Thanks for your question-

The informational insert for Implanon (I am assuming that is the implant that was used) suggests alternative birth control methods for the first 7 days. I suspect you are safe, but have a low threshold for getting tested if she has symptoms of pregnancy.

And remember, the implant is only effective for pregnancy and does not protect you from gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV etc. If you are not using condoms, it would be a great idea for you both to get screened for any STDs and then be monogamous!

Stay safe,Dr. Beth

To learn more about different sexually transmitted diseases (STD), such as chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV; or about different options to prevent pregnancy visit iknowmine.org.

Let’s start Transgender Day of Visibility off with our good friend above created by the wonderful transstudent resource! Click on The Gender Unicorn to learn how to fill out your own The Gender Unicorn to map where you are on the spectrum.

transstudent (transstudent.org) also provides great definitions such as:

Definitions:Gender Identity: Gender Identity: One’s internal sense of being male, female, neither of these,
both, or another gender. Everyone has a gender identity, including you.
For transgender people, their sex assigned at birth and their own
internal sense of gender identity are not the same. Female, woman, and
girl and male, man, and boy are also NOT necessarily linked to each
other but are just six common gender identities.Gender Expression/Presentation:
The physical manifestation of one’s gender identity through clothing,
hairstyle, voice, body shape, etc. Most transgender people seek to make
their gender expression (how they look) match their gender identity (who
they are), rather than their sex assigned at birth.Sex Assigned at Birth:
The assignment and classification of people as male, female, intersex,
or another gender based on a combination of anatomy, hormones,
chromosomes. It is important we don’t simply use “sex” because of the vagueness of the definition of sex and its place in transphobia.Sexually Attracted To:
Sexual Orientation. It is important to note that sexual and
romantic/emotional attraction can be from a variety of factors including
but not limited to gender identity, gender expression/presentation, and
sex assigned at birth.Romantically/Emotionally Attracted To:
Romantic/emotional orientation. It is important to note that sexual and
romantic/emotional attraction can be from a variety of factors
including but not limited to gender identity, gender
expression/presentation, and sex assigned at birth.

Not #covered? Alaska has lots of testing locations where you can receive FREE or low-cost testing. Remember! It’s Alaska law that minors can access ANY sexual health service (including HIV & STD testing) without parental consent or notification.